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This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

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A heartwarming read and I enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for giving me this opportunity to read and review this book.

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I adored this book, as I do any book written by Georgina Troy!
The setting of this story, in beautiful Jersey was brought to life wonderfully by the author, and the characters.... I adored them. SO many individuals with unique traits that allowed you to really picture them in your mind.
I truly enjoyed this book!

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Oh I loved this book!!! Such a fun and easy read. Cute and lovely. Loved the romance, loved Lettie! Perfect for a cozy day read.

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A cute story of second chances at love for Zac and Melody set in idyllic Jersey at Hollyhock Farm. Georgina Troy beautifully describes the landscape and historical sites of the area, even down to the colorful hollyhocks which lend their name to the farm. At the beginning it was a bit repetitious with Melody and Patsy frequently saying a version of " we are here to help however you need" but got much better as they story evolved.

Both Zac and Melody experienced very different "bad breakups" and neither is looking to date, let alone fall in love. Aside from the story line of their budding relationship, Zac's sister Lettie needs to find additional money to cover repairs to one of their barns that the insurance will not cover. Together, Melody and Lettie plan a holistic "wellness festival" at the farm which I found to be one of the best story lines of the book.

Note: there are several instances of both emotional and physical abuse, but the author deals with both very well.

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Another great holiday read and a great addition to the Hollyhock Farm series. This is a feel good, charming and evocative read. I enjoyed the setting and the characters as they seemed to take me on the journey with them. I immersed myself in this book and didn't put it down until I was done!

Well written and wonderfully descriptive, a great summer read that will make you smile, will lighten your heart and entertain you. Loved it.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

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Since Lettie has taken over Hollyhock Farm a storm and her insurance company have put her into a quandary she needs to find the shortfall to fix the barn roof. Zac her brother is finding he’s missing his job as a sound engineer but loving work on the farm.
Lettie decides on a wellness weekend and it’s all hands on deck. Her mother and father are off again on another cruise but let the two attic rooms out to friends of her friend Kate. Melody is a godsend, a yoga teacher and her grandmother Patsy who has a wellness podcast.
Brilliant book and a great visit to Jersey again to catch up with the farm looking forward to another visit soon.

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Lettie and her brother Zac have taken over the family farm but money is needed for repairs. When Melody and her grandmother come to stay the offer to help organize a wellness fair. Her creepy ex-husband lurks in the background and hinders a budding romance between her and Zac. Good story overall and one I recommend.

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This story continues with the family at Hollyhock Farm, but now it's Zac's turn to find love! It's a really sweet read. Lettie is still trying to manage the farm but they need to raise funds to repair the barn. So she decides to host a Wellness Festival. With plenty of help from the farm's 2 new residents, Patsy and Melody, they go all out. And Zac falls head over heels for Melody! Unfortunately, and this is a purely personal opinion, the characters again felt a little flat for me. Sweet, light, with a little drama thrown in for good measure, this is still an enjoyable read.
Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books, and Georgina Troy for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Loved the first book and this is no exception. Lettie's taken over the running of the farm with the help of her brother Zac. He's taken time out from his job as a sound engineer. They decide to help Melody and her grandmother Patsy by offering them board as long as they help out on the farm. Melody has a secret but then so does Zac

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I love Georgina Troy books. Good to be back in Jersery with new and old characters. I love the farm. It was a love story along with making the farm work and a tough x.You just slip in the book and can’t put it down. Read it

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Brilliant read with fab characters actually felt like I was at hollyhock farm with them all, Jersey sounds like a wonderful place and reading this book makes me want to visit

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This book didn’t overly wow me or even disappoint me, which perhaps just solidifies my overall feelings of being bored while reading it. The writing at times was repetitive with phrasing (in the very beginning Melody and Patsy probably repeated “we’re here to help you in any way we can”, or something of the sort, at least 6 times) and also the characters felt one dimensional in that neither Zac or Melody had any flaws. Both of them were seemingly pleasing people with little internal conflict or external concerns. All of this to say, I didn’t hate the book. It just felt choppy at times with pacing and I couldn’t connect to the characters until the end when the romance finally kicked off. With some polish, I think this could be a nice book!

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This is sharp, beautifully written and incredibly powerful. I have been completely pulled in from very early on in this one. It has definitely been a book that is bound to be a success.

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This was a cute book! The main character runs away with her grandma, and they end up in New Jersey, and they end up actually surrounded by family and friends. This book was entertaining, I had a lot of funny parts, but it was a bit repetitive in my opinion. I did like the characters in the story overall.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

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Overall a nice story about a woman who runs away with her gran to Jersey after separating from her ex, only to find themselves immersed with a local family at their farm. There was what felt like a lot of repetition but still enjoyed it as a whole.

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